Is Equity Residential a good company to work for?

Equity Residential has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,166 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at Equity Residential to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Equity Residential have been left by employees working as Regional Manager , Intern and Community Manager .

Does Equity Residential pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Equity Residential employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Equity Residential. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Equity Residential?

76% of Equity Residential employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Equity Residential 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Equity Residential?

Leasing Consultant (250) , Community Manager (136) , Service Manager (35) , Maintenance Technician (30) , Manager (25) , Property Manager (25) , Regional Manager (20) , Concierge (17) , Intern (16) , Assistant Community Manager (15) , Assistant Property Manager (15) , Service Technician (14) , General Manager (11) , Senior Leasing Consultant (11) , Assistant Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was ok but the benefits were great." ((in 110 reviews)); "Pay is on the low level of acceptable but benefits and company discounts were pretty good" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great Training and that's it" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great employees who have been around for years." ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Equity Residential according to real employee reviews?

"Constantly defending performance to upper management." ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor management communication with lower level employees, in addition to inefficient use of time." ((in 39 reviews)); "no work life balance as you have to work almost every weekend" ((in 38 reviews)); "Regional managers on the east coast." ((in 30 reviews)); "Property management can be busy and stressful" ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about Equity Residential layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Equity Residential layoffs and their outlook for job security at Equity Residential in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Equity Residential locations?

Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , Seattle , Washington , San Francisco , Boston , Irvine , Denver , San Diego , Arlington , Alexandria , Jersey City , San Jose , Atlanta , Mission Viejo , Scottsdale , Rancho Cucamonga , Santa Clara , Fort Lauderdale , Augusta , Dallas , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Bellevue , Hoboken , Phoenix , Orange , Pasadena , Ontario

Equity Residential reviews

4.0

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

Mark Parrell

87% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

Equity Residential has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Equity Residential employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Mar 7, 2024

Unethically changes pay

Assistant community manager (acm)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people that you work beside. Will promote you if you are a "Yes Man".

Cons

They unethically change pay in order to save revenue for investors. I have recieved two compensation statements within the last 2 months... the second one being 10K less... This is afer have and very good year end review and a promotions with a $5+ raise. I am at a lose of words.

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the positive aspects of our workplace environment. We take your concerns regarding changes in compensation seriously and understand the importance of transparency in such matters. We encourage you to speak with your manager or local Human Resources representative, to further discuss any questions you may have regarding your compensation.

3.0

Mar 5, 2024

Just ok enough

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers Decent benefits Paid time off

Cons

Close minded Low pay Don't listen to employees other than "favorites"

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting our great co-workers and benefits packages. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is heard. Please know that we have a dedicated Compensation department, composed of talented individuals who are committed to researching industry trends and analyzing industry compensation data pulled from a variety of surveys and sources. Additionally, we provide a number of platforms for our employees to respectfully Question Authority, and encourage all employees to discuss any concerns or feedback with their manager and/or Human Resources. Thank you again for taking the time to share.

5.0

Feb 28, 2024

Love where you work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Continual in person training sessions are provided for teams and leaders, aimed at fostering career advancement through personal growth investment. You're empowered to push your boundaries and test your limits with your ideas. Feedback is valued and frequently put into action. It's a highly collaborative atmosphere where mutual support and care thrive among colleagues.

Cons

None still enjoying the ride after many years!

Equity Residential Response

2y

Thank you for your glowing feedback and for recognizing our commitment to continual training and personal growth. We're thrilled to hear that you feel empowered to explore new ideas and that feedback is valued and acted upon. It's fantastic to know that you find our atmosphere highly collaborative and supportive. We appreciate your dedication over the years, thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences with us!

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